THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Digestive enzyme found in saliva
A
pepsin
B
protease
C
amylase
D
lipase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands. It comprises a small portion of the total amylase excreted, which is mostly made by the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to amylase, our saliva also contains many other enzymes including lipases, peptidases, and hydrolases, each breaking down different nutrients into smaller units for digestion.

Detailed explanation-3: -The salivary amylase enzyme is present in the saliva of the mouth. The major biological function of salivary amylase is to begin the process of chemical digestion of food.

Detailed explanation-4: -They secrete saliva in the oral cavity which contains some enzymes like amylase, lysozyme, and lingual lipase. Amylase works on carbohydrates like starch and converts them into maltose. Lysozyme kills bacteria present in the mouth by destroying their cell walls.

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